Washington, DC — Two of the nation's dynamic and most powerful women, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York) and National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice, will be honored for their significant contributions in society at the 4th biennial Leon H. Sullivan Summit Awards Dinner. The dinner will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

This year's ceremony salutes individuals who have defied the odds to make a positive impact on diverse people and communities both domestically and internationally. As the only First Lady to ever be elected to the United States Senate, Senator Clinton is a proven leader advocating for the economic, political, and social development of communities in America, and worldwide.

Honored for her courageous leadership and fierce commitment to her ideals and principles, Dr. Rice exemplifies the vision of the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation that draws attention to how success can be achieved by overcoming seemingly insurmountable difficulties.

Named after the human rights activist, statesman and world leader, the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation legacy continues to promote on behalf of impoverished people through the promotion of the principles of self-help, social responsibility, and human rights in the United States, Africa, Peru, the United Kingdom, and Poland.

Ambassador Andrew Young, Chairman of the Sullivan Foundation said, "Dr. Sullivan called us to show great leadership; this is the ultimate focus of the Awards Dinner on June 17th - to honor those who defy great odds and disregard obstacles along their path."

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To reserve a space at the dinner, interested parties should call (202) 738-2239 or email aghee@thesullivanfoundation.org.